“He had a relationship with Stephanie Teague and had two children with her. It was a difficult relationship with, like any other relationship, highs and lows.

Reading a statement from James’ mother, Caroline Hume, Mr Sigee said: “He was making plans for a trip to Portugal and looking forward to his 30th birthday celebrations.

“On February 17, his friends went to his house and stayed the night and when they woke up they went for lunch together. I spoke to him in the afternoon and by this stage he seemed normal and he was talking about his plans for the future.

“On Monday February 19, I tried to get through to Jamie but couldn’t. I then contacted my friend, Mr Goodwin, and efforts were made to get in contact with Jamie without success.

“Mr Goodwin went around to Jamie’s and it was sadly bad.”

Speaking at the hearing, Ms Hume said: “I don’t believe he would have done this intentionally.

“He was in a better place in the last few weeks. He asked me to go to Majorca with him and the children and he didn’t seem low, so this was such a shock.”

Reading a statement from Stephanie Mr Sigee said: “He sent more and more messages telling me he loved me, but the last message was out of character for him.

"He normally sent kisses but this time it was after every line. This was the last time he sent me an email.